REQUEST A TOUR If you would like to see this home without being there in person, select the "Virtual Tour" option and your agent will contact you to discuss available opportunities.

In-PersonVirtual Tour

Tue

Jan

Wed

Jan

Thu

Jan

Jim Knetsch

jim.knetsch@lptrealty.com +1(813) 629-0341

$ 1,450,000

Est. payment -/mo

Save

New

541 1ST AVE Welaka, FL 32189

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,040 SqFt

UPDATED:

01/20/2025 10:16 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,040 sqft

Price per Sqft $710

Subdivision Welaka

MLS Listing ID 2065817

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Originating Board realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

Year Built 1994

Annual Tax Amount $10,163

Lot Size 2.000 Acres

Acres 2.0

Property Description

Waterfront residence boasts 215' on the St. John's River plus 2 acres on one of the best streets in town! This CBS home offers sense of security & unmatched access to nature -- it sits on ~28' ridge for superior elevation & extraordinary views plus its directly across from Ocala N Forest! Includes 2 car garage, carport w workshop, detached barn w 220 AMP that can store an RV/boat, & a 115' dock w two boat lifts (2,500 & 5,000 lbs). For peace of mind living, there is a metal roof, impact glass, a 2023 AC, 2023 generator, 2021 WH, irrigation sys & natural gas. With panoramic windows & volume ceilings, the family room is exceptional for 180 degree river views & stunning sunsets. Enjoy 100+ year Oak canopies & wildlife like bald eagles, deer, & turkey from this observatory room. Split floor plan offers 2 primary suites for privacy-- both face the river & include dual sliders to private screened lanais overlooking firepits. A paved deck spans the length of the home for relaxing/entertain The St. John's River is the longest river in Florida with 310 miles of rare, north flowing spring fed fresh water. This property is located directly across from 387,000 acres of the Ocala national forest and just north of approx. 2,300 acres of the Welaka State Forest. The Ocklawaha River and natural springs such as Silver Glen and Salt Springs are also just a short boat ride away. Welaka is a quaint town that has convenient access to St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Daytona. It's known as a golf cart community with gravel paths canopied with live oaks. It is home to entrepreneurs, artists, veterans, and even world-class outfitter brands, which is fitting considering the river is known as the Bass Fishing Capital of the world and Welaka means river of lakes.

Location

State FL

County Putnam

Community Welaka

Area 582-Pomona Pk/Welaka/Lake Como/Crescent Lake Est

Direction Heading North on 309, turn left on Elm Street and then right on First Ave.

Rooms

Other Rooms Barn(s), Workshop

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air, Electric

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Gas, Outside, Wood Burning

Furnishings Negotiable

Fireplace Yes

Laundry In Garage

Exterior

Exterior Feature Boat Lift, Dock, Fire Pit, Impact Windows

Parking Features Attached, Attached Carport, Carport, Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, RV Access/Parking

Garage Spaces 2.0

Carport Spaces 1

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Protected Preserve, River, Water

Roof Type Metal

Porch Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Many Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear

Faces East

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Ranch

Structure Type Block,Concrete

New Construction No

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 411226920007800135

Security Features Security Gate

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Listed by ONE SOTHEBY S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Char Knetsch +1(813) 892-5059 char.knetsch@lptrealty.com